Swords

Sorry I’m in the hospital had shoulder replaced Very nice sword no nicks ? The blade looks nice. Are you firm on price steve

I thought the hamon looked odd Based on comments I think I will pass I appreciate your help

Looking for help Do these last ditch swords have any value ? This one looks nicer than others I have seen

Can I get help with this sword I can’t tell if it’s a bad polish or good? Not signed

Do you have any left?

Yes

Hi back to your sword just a few questions you didn’t mention nicks or anything except ware ? Where is it located? Locking pin work The scabbard looks good 😊 Is the smith anyone known That’s pretty much It steve

I m in 3000 3500 range if you know someone else

Too bad

Hi there did you ever send pictures for your swords can’t remember Steve

Sure always interested let’s see what you have Steve

Is this sword for sale Steve

I would rather not take it apart unless Have a buyer From I see swords selling for more and the blade has nicks pitted brown spots etc so I think mine is a fair price I did find this picture not sure if it’s pierced or drilled? steve

Thanks good advertisement for woody hall I believe the sword was nice a sword and took a chance regardless of it being 5th seat From what I hear a sword is judged by its own merit or how well that particular sword was made! However I’m a newbie and can only make my own assessment for my sword But you have to give most of the credit to the polisher ! If you think your sword is worth the money I would say go for it Steve

Thanks that’s what I was looking for ! I’m not looking to sell it I just need a description ! Because it’s been polished how do I add that in the description other than it’s been polished! steve

Hi I want to thank the public for their feedback regarding my sword When I decide to sell it or just a description how do I label it since it’s been polished? ww2 officers traditional made sword in full polish ?

Do you still want pictures ??

I forgot about those! Happy you found them Polish do make a big difference but you have to have something to bring it out It also was sharpened and need to be more careful ! I had an incident a while back when the blade started sliding out of the scabbard My reaction was to grab it 3 of my fingers were cut deep but was ok no stitches Now when I have to remove a sword I sit on the floor especially now that it’s sharper

I am considering 2900 no less got too much money into it ! here’s some pictures wish I had better there were scuffs scratches and nick the hamon was hard to see any thing

I want to reiterate not most WW2 swords better than average blade seen from that era.

Thanks it’s better than most WW2 swords from that era so at least I have that ! The hamon pretty much speaks for it self It was a long wait but worth it I would put a 2900 price tag. I’m looking for a older or a well known smith It good to hear some positives!!

Hi everyone i wanted to start a new thread about this sword I had post d previously Of this sword It had scuffs scratches and a Nick! It is listed 5th seat at the sixth exhibit held in 1941 Because I have been told a sword should be judged by its own merit I thought it was good enough to get be polished by Woody Hall He said it was quite a nice sword so I told to him to have it polished !! I’m glad I did now! I know I won’t get what I put into it but I believed it to be a nice traditional sword now with a good polish that really brought out the hamon!! Woodys comments below Im happy to get feed back!

Hi I agree I’m going to pass I also noticed a couple of chips after I asked if there were nicks he said there wasn’t any! Never got more pictures I asked for I think I will buy from someone on the forum Too many bad swords on EBAY You can list a piece of junk and some one will buy it! I have seen a couple that I really liked on the forum but a little pricey So I will keep looking for a good one There was one that was a special order that I really liked but a little pricey for my pocket Now that I can get good feed back from others on the forum I won’t make a huge mistake Thanks for your help steve

Hi I’m trying to get more pictures including the Habaki what’s the Nakago and-asterisks 🤔 I should know that! hopefully will get more perspective I do have some doubts It has dark spots no nicks from what I was told I can always return if there’s issues what makes you think it’s not a Minatogawa Shrine sword thanks for your help steve

Hi I have been reading this thread about this WW2 Japanese SWORD KATANA this ones SIGNED MASATADA 1943 DATE MINATOGAWA not the early 1941 I wanted help the blade it has no nicks some dark spots but seems not too bad orverall! any help ?! Is it a worthy sword thinking of buying it had to shrink pictures to get them so hopefully it’s enough steve